Updated On: 21 January, 2022 07:32 AM IST | Melbourne | PTI
Ram came out serving big and also stayed like a rock at the net as he anchored the 6-3, 7-6 win in the opening round that lasted 69 minutes. Ram is a defending champion in the event. He had won the mixed title here with Czech partner Barbora Krejcikova in 2021

India`s Sania Mirza hits a return as she plays with partner Rajeev Ram of the US against Serbia`s Aleksandra Krunic and Nikola Cacic during their mixed doubles match on day four of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. Pic/AFP
Sania Mirza and her American partner Rajeev Ram moved into the mixed doubles second round of the Australian Open with a confident straight-set win over the Serbian team of Aleksandra Krunic and Nikola Cacic here on Thursday.
Ram came out serving big and also stayed like a rock at the net as he anchored the 6-3, 7-6 win in the opening round that lasted 69 minutes. Ram is a defending champion in the event. He had won the mixed title here with Czech partner Barbora Krejcikova in 2021.